The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari: Why I Won’t Remarry After Buhari’s Death — Aisha
By: Israel Adeleke
OPEN TELEVISION NAIJA (OTN) News reports that the former First Lady of Nigeria, Aisha Buhari giving clear details on why she chose not to remarry following the death of her husband, former president of Nigeria, Muhammadu Buhari, has said that her decision is based on practicality, not moral judgment.
OTN News further reports that the former first lady who disclosed this while speaking during a conversation with Dr Charles Omole, the author of the newly launched biography From Soldier to Statesman: The Legacy of Muhammadu Buhari, said that she feels fulfilled and ready for a new phase of life.
According to the author and the information contained in the 600-page book which was unveiled at the State House in Abuja earlier this week, Aisha Buhari made her position clear in simple terms, explaining that one marriage was enough for her. Adding that with children and grandchildren to care for, remarriage is no longer a priority.
OTN News observes that the biography, which traces Buhari’s life from his childhood in Daura, Katsina State, to his final days in a London hospital in July 2025, presents her choice as deeply personal rather than symbolic.
The author noted that she has chosen not to conform to societal expectations that often label widows as either disloyal for remarrying or virtuous for remaining single. Instead, the book described her decision as that of a woman defining her own future.
Furthermore, looking ahead, Aisha Buhari said that she plans to live a quieter and more balanced life, sharing her time between family, philanthropy and travel.
The book added that she hopes to be more present in the lives of her grandchildren, allowing them to know her not as a distant public figure but as an active part of their childhood.
She also intends to continue running the Aisha Buhari Foundation, as well as the cardiovascular and medical centre in Kano, which has already carried out more than 200 medical procedures.
The book further added that she will remain socially engaged in a calmer way by hosting, collaborating and extending the same sense of care that shaped her public life, but in a more sustainable and private manner.
Dr Omole, however, described her decision as a deliberate step away from political life after years in the spotlight, noting that while politics often demands constant visibility, Aisha Buhari has chosen withdrawal and healing instead.
OTN News further observes that Buhari married Aisha Buhari (née Halilu) on December 2, 1989, after his divorce in 1988. Born in 1971 in Adamawa State, she became First Lady when Buhari was elected president in 2015. The couple were married for 35 years and had five children.
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